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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220242430022 · 08/16/2024 · Robinson Nevada Mining Company

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury
FRACTURE,CHIP
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
KGHM Polska Miedz S A
Operator
Robinson Nevada Mining Company
Mine
2601916

Narrative

Employee was lifting a suction plate when a hook slipped off the plate and struck the employee in the mouth. On 8/19/24 the employee had mouth and loose teeth evaluated where xray confirmed a fractured alveolar. Teeth were braced for stabilization, and employee will need a root canal and crown in a few weeks.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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